Best beaches in South Shields

8 ranked beaches in South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in South Shields

1
Camel Island Beach
Small rocky-sandy cove on the Marsden coast, best appreciated at low tide.
7.0
2
Frenchman's Bay
Secluded cliff-backed sandy cove between Sandhaven and Marsden.
7.0
3
Littlehaven Beach
Small South Shields beach near the harbour and town waterfront.
7.0
4
Man Haven Beach
Quiet bay on the Leas coastline with a more natural South Tyneside feel.
7.0
5
Marsden Beach
Dramatic cliff-backed beach known for Marsden Rock and coastal views.
7.0
6
Marsden Grotto Beach
Beach pocket directly below the cliffs and famous Marsden Grotto setting.
7.0
7
Sandhaven Beach
South Shields' main resort beach beside Ocean Road and the promenade.
7.0
8
Trow Quarry Beach
Small rocky beach pocket below Trow Point on the South Tyneside coast.
7.0

What makes South Shields's beaches stand out?

South Shields sits in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in South Shields or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.